Veterans Resources

Although the Chamber is not a governmental, public, or private veterans agency, we are happy to share resources with our veterans when we know about them. Below are a few:

The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield, IL. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 at 1302 W. Washington St.in Pittsfield, IL every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 930am-3pm. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW.

We are the people who welcome home war veterans with honor by provide quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner. Vet Centers understand Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-combat adjustment in or near their community. We are staffed a small multi-disciplinary team of dedicated providers, most of whom are Veterans themselves.

What is Readjustment Counseling?

Readjustment counseling is a wide range of psycho-social services offered to eligible Veterans and their families in the effort to make a successful transition from military to civilian life. It can include:• PTSD Individual and group counseling for Veterans and their families• Individual and group counseling for Veterans and their families• Family and Marriage counseling for military related issues• Bereavement counseling for families who experience an active duty death• Military Sexual Trauma (MST) counseling and referral (Regardless of combat status)• Substance abuse assessment and referral• Employment referral• Veterans Benefits explanation and referral• Screening and referral for medical issues including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) depression, etc.

Does Vet Center have Readjustment Counseling for family members?Family members of combat veterans may be eligible for counseling services.